Public Health Essays

Concluding Paper The focus of my concluding paper revolves around the use of contraceptive methods, specifically condoms and birth control pills. In the Philippines, contraception is a topic that sparks intense ethical debates. While I have heard arguments from both sides, I do not feel adequately informed to make a definitive decision for myself. It […]

In the Philippines, there is a belief in Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s statement that “Youth is the hope of our Motherland.” However, this belief contradicts the current circumstances as teenage pregnancies are increasing. Many teenagers today come from broken homes where their parents have abandoned their responsibilities. To address this issue, the government is implementing […]

Throughout history, women in this country have made significant strides in obtaining rights that were previously denied. In the 1920s, women were given the right to vote, which empowered them and gave them a voice. As time went on, societal attitudes and infrastructure changed, allowing women to challenge stereotypes and influence legislation. With the advent […]

When faced with the difficult decision to terminate a pregnancy, it is crucial to seek support and guidance from professional organizations such as Brook Advisory, British Pregnancy Advisory Service, or The Family Planning Association. Additionally, consulting with a healthcare provider is important if one chooses to have an abortion. In the UK, termination can be […]

During a time when women faced mistreatment and unwanted pregnancies, Margaret Sanger emerged as a prominent advocate for women’s rights. In an era devoid of reliable contraceptives, numerous women had no option but to resort to unsafe and inexpensive abortions. However, Sanger sought to empower women by providing them with safe and legal birth control […]

Hillary Clinton states that she has never met anyone who is in favor of abortion, but she has come across many individuals who believe in the right to choose. The key message is that people should have the liberty to make choices regarding their own bodies, even if they do not personally support abortion. In […]

People can prevent unwanted pregnancies in so many ways. There are condoms, oral contraceptives, injected contraceptives, IUDs, sponges and more. All of these can reduce the chance of getting pregnant. However, let’s say you have intercourse and don’t use any type of contraceptive, what would you use? Or if the condom broke during, what would […]

“Sex education may be a good idea in the schools, but I don’t believe the kids should be given homework”. Funny as this quote from Bill Cosby seems, it one way or another implies the still raging battle over whether or not to teach sex education in schools nowadays. Current debates regarding sex education resonate […]

For over 6 years, the citizens of Chicago faced a ban on purchasing Plan B, also known as the “Morning after Pill”. The former Governor, Rod Blagojevich, implemented this restriction due to complaints about pharmacists refusing to fill prescriptions for emergency contraception. Despite these concerns, eligible individuals could obtain the pill without any hassle by […]

The comedy was first produced at the Liverpool Playhouse in February 1981 and was made into a film, produced by Lewis Gilbert in 1983, starring Michael Caine (Dr. Frank Bryant) and Julie Walters (Rita White). It was revised and re-written by Willy Russell in March 2003 for the reason that it is used for examinations. […]

Introduction Nowadays, many countries are struggling with social issues such as poverty, hunger, drug addiction, crimes, unemployment, and overpopulation. However, out of all these problems, overpopulation is seen as the most important and difficult challenge. In fact, the Philippines currently ranks 12th in terms of global population size with a total of 101,833,938 people as […]

Teenage Pregnancy in America In recent studies, statistics show that the United States ranks number one with cases of teenage pregnancy. Teen pregnancy is an important issue that people need to pay more attention to. Women that get pregnant at a young age are likely to suffer from health related issues as well as emotional […]

Concerns arise from the high prevalence of sexual activity among teenagers in the United States. Statistics indicate that nearly 75 percent of US teenagers engage in intercourse prior to turning 20, while only 15 percent maintain their virginity until reaching 21 (teenage). Moreover, research conducted by the Guttmacher Institute reveals that American teens are more […]

During the span of time between birth and death, which we call life, we lack complete control and remain unaware of the origins and motivations behind our existence. Nobody knows the mysteries of life – what happens after death, or even what will happen in the next minute. We are also clueless about the past […]

Introduction Both Hobby Lobby and Wheaton College argued that they would not provide any health insurance because the insurance plans offered coverage for contraception, which both institutions believed went against their religious beliefs. The reason for institutions like Wheaton College to stop offering healthcare for their workers is primarily due to their opposition to contraceptives, […]

Sub Dermal Implant The sub dermal implant is recognized for both its visual appeal and functionality within the body. An important characteristic of this implant is its inclusion of the progestin hormone. According to a 2014 Medical Bag article, it was reported that a hormone has the ability to prevent ovulation for three years while […]

The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) considers hormonal methods in birth control as those that involve the use of pills, transcendental patches, contraceptive rings, injections and transdermal patch contains the hormones progestin and estrogen that help stop the ovulation process. They pose a health challenge to both the life of the mother and […]

The media has a strong influence on children, shaping their fashion choices, movie preferences, and use of social media. It particularly impacts women’s body perceptions as it constantly pressures celebrities and models to maintain flawless looks. In many instances, an individual’s physical attractiveness is primarily assessed based on their body composition. According to the American […]

The study conducted in Canada, titled “Substance use disorders in women with anorexia nervosa” by Root et al. (2009), holds significance as it highlights the previous discoveries that women diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) also experience simultaneous Substance Use Disorders (SUD). The authors of this article, Root et […]

Approximately 8,000,000 Americans are currently impacted by an eating disorder, creating a spreading epidemic in the United States. Additionally, half of all Americans have personal connections to individuals within this group. According to Mysouthernhealth.com, a vast majority (approximately 95%) of individuals in a specific region of America fall within the age range of 12 to […]

 Abstract Eating Disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and Bulimia Nervosa (BN) typically afflict women from adolescence to their mid twenties (Griffin, 2003). The multifactorial nature of eating disorders include the biological, familial and environmental contributions that differ in each individual (Griffin, 2003). This combination of factors makes it difficult for researchers to pinpoint the […]

Our hypothesis posits that eating disorders are the result of deficiencies in mentalization. To explore this, we primarily relied on pertinent journals from databases such as Pub Med-NCBI and Google scholar. Upon meticulous examination of the primary literature, we found evidence supporting the notion that deficits in mentalization do play a role in the onset […]